Voice types & vocal ranges

Voice type is about the range and weight of your voice, not your gender, anyone can land in any of these. The ranges below are typical; real singers vary, and your most comfortable, reliable notes (your tessitura) matter more than the absolute extremes.

Higher voices

Soprano

C4 – C6 (about two octaves, middle C up to high C)

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Mezzo-Soprano

A3 – A5 (about two octaves, centered on a warm middle)

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Alto (Contralto)

F3 – F5 (about two octaves, with a strong low end)

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Lower voices

Tenor

C3 – C5 (about two octaves, with a strong, ringing top)

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Baritone

A2 – A4 (about two octaves, centered on a warm middle)

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Bass

E2 – E4 (about two octaves, with a deep, resonant low end)

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